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Hodge Close Quarry & Tilberthwaite Dog Walk, Coniston, Lake District

Hodge Close Quarry & Tilberthwaite Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendlyRiverside

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A hidden Lakeland gem — the flooded slate quarries at Hodge Close create dramatic pools ringed by quarry walls. Dogs run free on the quarry paths and swim in the clear green water. The path through Tilberthwaite Gill gorge is atmospheric and dog-friendly.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterFlooded quarry pools — dogs can swim; Tilberthwaite Gill
LivestockNone expected
MudQuarry paths can be muddy
SuitsAll breeds — keep dogs away from quarry edge drops
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Hodge Close QuarryFlooded Westmorland slate quarry — the green pools, rock faces and old machinery make an eerie and beautiful landscape. Dogs swim in the pools.

The route

Distance1.8 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 29 min
Climb↑ 47 m
RouteOut and back

A 1.8 km out-and-back dog walk from Coniston, with 47 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 47 m in total

Before you go

StartTilberthwaite Road, ConistonOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingTilberthwaite car park, LA22 0HP
By train or busBus from Coniston (seasonal)
UnderfootNot accessible — rough quarry paths
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